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Portugal
France
Area Comparison
Lisbon is 1.1x smaller than Paris
Population Comparison
Lisbon has 3.9x fewer people than Paris
Yes — Paris is 1.1x larger than Lisbon by area. Paris spans 105 km² (41 mi²) while Lisbon covers 100 km² (39 mi²) — a difference of 5 km².
To put Lisbon's size in perspective, its area of 100 km² is roughly the same size as Paris (city proper). Meanwhile, Paris at 105 km² is about 1.2x smaller than San Francisco.
Portugal's capital, one of Europe's oldest cities. Known as "City of Seven Hills", Lisbon covers 100 km² with a population of 0.6 million. The city was founded around 1200 BC. Lisbon is known for Belém Tower, Pastéis de nata, Tram 28, among other attractions. The city's main transit system is the Lisbon Metro.
Lisbon is older than Rome by about 400 years, making it one of the oldest cities in Western Europe
The capital of France and a global center for art and culture. Also known as "City of Light", Paris has an area of 105 km² and is home to 2.2 million people. The city dates back to 250 BC. Visitors come for Eiffel Tower, Louvre Museum, Notre-Dame Cathedral, and much more. Getting around is easy with the Paris Métro.
Paris's city proper is tiny at 105 km², but its metro area is one of the largest in Europe
Looking beyond city limits, the Paris metropolitan area covers 17,174 km², which is 5.7x larger than greater Lisbon at 3,015 km². The Paris metro area is also more populous, with 12.3 million people compared to 2.9 million.
Lisbon has a population density of 5,500 people per km² — a densely populated city. Paris, with 20,571 people per km², is one of the most densely packed urban areas on Earth. Paris is dramatically more crowded, with 3.7x the population density.
Both cities are in Europe, but they represent different national approaches to urban development. Lisbon (Portugal) and Paris (France) offer a fascinating regional contrast.
Lisbon has a Mediterranean climate while Paris experiences oceanic conditions.
Density Gap
Paris is 3.7x more densely populated
History
Lisbon is ~950 years older
The straight-line distance from Lisbon to Paris is 1,453 km (903 miles), with an estimated flight time of ~2h 13m. See full distance details, including timezone difference and city facts.
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